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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E528E — Cerulean
#2E528E is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #2E528E
- f3f6fb
- d0dcf0
- adc1e4
- 89a6d9
- 668ccd
- 4271c2
- 345ca1
- 29487e
- 1d345a
- 121f37
- 060b13
Color schemes using #2E528E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#2E528E FAQ
What color is #2E528E?
#2E528E is a shade of cerulean in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 51% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E528E?
#2E528E is rgb(46, 82, 142) in RGB, hsl(218, 51%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 42%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E528E?
White text on this background reaches 7.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #2E528E?
Its direct complement is #8E6B2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E3B2E and #828E2E gives you contrast without the vibration.